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BA Film and Literature student Koushiki Chowdhury talks about her first week as an intern at Disney.

Koushiki Chowdhury

23 July 2024

I have the privilege of working with the Collections Assistants, the Archivist, the Education Coordinator and many others from all walks of life.

Samuel Robertson

02 April 2024

Our experience as Frontrunners: discovering Library and Cultural Services

Mimi and Sofi, two undergraduate students from the University of Essex, took on a paid Frontrunners internship with the University of Essex Library and Cultural Services teams. This is their summary of their experiences.

Sofia Landa Alvarez Del Castillo, Mimi Safira Binti Sabri

28 March 2024

Resilience in action navigating the placement hunt journey

Phoebe Ng

28 February 2024

Adapting to a professional work environment

One student describes her first five months on a work placement and how she has adapted from a university to a professional environment

Olivia Raby

22 February 2024

An Essex History student shares her experience whilst on placement during her studies at the University of Essex

Department of History

08 February 2021

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Navigating Your First Week on Placement: Insider Tips from a Disney Intern

My placement experience at Sedgwick Museum

Our experience as Frontrunners: discovering Library and Cultural Services

Resilience in action navigating the placement hunt journey

Adapting to a professional work environment

Department of History: Anca Arhip's work placement